The following letter was sent from A. W. McAllister to Dr. C. Alphonso Smith on October 29, 1914. The original is housed in the "Biography -- Correspondence" Folder of the Greensboro Public Library's O. Henry Collection.
Dr. C. Alphonso Smith,
University of Virginia,
University, Va.
Dear Phon:-
This is just to send you one additional item about Will Porter and his mother. Mrs. Henry Tate states that Will Porter resembled his mother in personal appearance and traits of character. I believe I am going to be able to send you very soon some additional very interesting information about O'Henry's father.
Yours very truly,
A. W. McAlister [stamped signature]
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